We think we know ramen, with the loads of authentic Japanese restaurants run by Japanese themselves in my home country. But that's nothing compared to the real ramen in Japan, and especially Hokkaido where ramen first originated.
The noodles were cooked perfectly, al dente! - even more perfect than the perfect al dente noodles I've tasted before :-) The broth is miso based and it's the type of ramen broth that's famous in Sapporo. Apparently, other areas of Hokkaido serve the other types: shoyu (soy-based) and shio (salt-based).
So I tried the miso ramen, with some thin slices of beef, corn & a slice of butter. Sounds weird? Well, it's weirdly delicious as a matter of fact ! I also noticed that the chasu beef slices were just put on top cold. Apparently, the beef is already half-cooked, and the secret is the hot broth will heat it up to a just-right level w/o overcooking it.
We also tried the gyoza dumplings which is yummy too.
The place is really small, it's a bar type eating area, and seats surround the open kitchen counter where 2 gentlemen do their ramen magic. On the walls around, you'll see signed tiles from famous people, which also included culinary expert Anthony Bourdain.
It's easy to find, near the Susukino JR station, and it's the 1st restaurant as you enter Ramen Alley.
Note: This highlight also appears in AFAR Website
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